They say "nobody knows what happens when we die." But I disagree. Because this week I had the privilege of sitting down with Jem and Red from Mort Mic. A podcast dedicated to casual discussions on death and dying. Jem, forensic and autopsy specialist and Red, a mortician, know exactly what happens after you die. They see it every day. And boy howdy, do they have some stories to tell! So sit back, put your feet up, and pull that tag off your toe. We're about to get all death positive up in here. www.mortmicpodcast.com

This week I had the privilege of speaking with author, speaker, and teacher, Lynn K. Russell. In addition to that already impressive list of credentials, Lynn is both an active spiritual practitioner, as well as a highly accomplished researcher. In fact, her book THE WONDER OF YOU: What the Near-Death Experience Tells You About Yourself now in it's second edition, is the culmination of over 2500 documented and throughly researched cases of near death experiences. Lynn's sincere and deliberate approach, combined with her own personal experiences, gives her a unique advantage in dealing with a topic most people willfully turn a blind eye to. The question isn't "What happens when we die?" It's "What happens to our consciousness when our physical bodies stop functioning?" Find out in this week's episode. And you can learn more about Lynn on her website: https://lynnkrussell.com/ And THE WONDER OF YOU: What the Near-Death Experience Tells You About Yourself is available right now on Amazon.

I'm DEADicating the entire month of March to the topic of Death. ...get it?....eh...DEADicating....damn I'm good. I'll be exploring the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual side of what happens when we shuffle off this mortal coil. What happens? Where do we go? Is there really a Heaven? Do worms in fact play pinochle on your snout? How do you play pinochle? So on and so forth. Kicking off this month of muerte is Intuitive Medium, Deborah Hanlon. Hosting a podcast like this one gives me an opportunity to speak one-on-one with some truly amazing people. Deborah Hanlon is one of those people. Despite what your personal opinions might be of mediums and mediumship, there is simply no denying Deborah’s extraordinary insight as well as her unique perspective on the collective consciousness. She’s not an “I See Dead People” performer. But more of an “I Understand the Complete Picture” philosopher. Both teacher and student. Professor and pupil. Deborah knows how ridiculous we all are. But also sees the potential we all have for collective awareness and super duper cosmic awesomeness. I consider it a privilege to have her as my guest. Check her out at: www.deborahhanlon.com Deborah Hanlon is a Medium, Author and Teacher who lives to learn and teach fundamental energy consciousness principles, so that humans can reconnect to the True Nature and find balance. Deborah mainly attributes most of her mediumship ability to the illness and death of her four-year-old brother, Christopher, when she was only three. Deborah believes that it was because she was so young and still so open that she knew very early on that her brother did not “die” as everyone else saw it. Somewhere in her little mind and heart, she knew Christopher’s presence was always still here and she has been intrinsically determined to discover the ‘Proof” of the afterlife to share it with the world. The Proof came through a variety of mystical, unexplainable experiences that Deborah could not deny. Today, she is in the “Presence of Proof’ of an afterlife every day through working with her clients.

HO LE SHIT I honestly don't even know what to say about my conversation with Sam "Sammy Jo" Merton. Nor do I think I have words adequate enough to describe her. Sam is a goddamn force of nature. Like a tornado... With deltoids. .. And glutes made of iron. But she's not just your regular run-of-the-mill fitness enthusiast or gym rat. Not even a little. Sam is, first and foremost, a survivor. And I don't mean that as some romantic metaphor. The paramedics found her unconscious in a pool of her own blood. The victim of domestic abuse. See, Sam wasn't always the confident badass she is now. Once upon a time, she was a morbidly obese kid with severe self esteem and self worth issues. A childhood spent numbing pain with food and eventually alcohol and drugs. In and out of programs and bad relationships, she eventually ended up beaten half to death. Physically and emotionally. But she survived. Because that's what she does. She didn't give up because she doesn't know how. Her story is not glamorous. It's fucking brutal. But it's honest. It's real. And so is Sam. And if her story doesn't move you, you might want to check yourself for a pulse. This is a no shit, pull no punches, warts and all conversation and I promise, you do not want to miss it. Thank you Sam for allowing me to help tell your story. Check out her website: getsexxyfit.com for more info.

My guest this week is acclaimed emotional eating expert, Tricia Nelson Tricia shares her journey from significant childhood trauma, being overweight and her constant battles with food, self value and worth to a highly successful transformational speaker, coach, and bestselling author. Her book. “Heal Your Hunger. 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now” has successfully helped hundreds of people overcome a variety of eating disorders and addictions. She’s also the host of her own popular podcast, The Heal Your Hunger Show. And has been featured on NBC, CBS, KTLA, FOX, and Discovery Health. You can find Tricia's website here. Here book is available on Amazon. Just go on and clickity click those links.

This week I was very fortunate to sit down and talk with John Giordano. John is an author, speaker, recovering addict, and expert in the treatment of addiction and mental health. He is the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He has over 35 Years of Pioneering Science-Based Holistic Treatments in Addiction Recovery and Mental Health. His latest book, "Kid From the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up" is a tale of tribulations and triumph and is available right now on Amazon. In his own words, "There is one thing in this world, one special lesson, one constant that has guided me through the turbulent waters of life, this infinite rule which most people know but ignore or who simply do not follow their life lessons. That is, no matter what, no matter the circumstances, the obstacles, the people that get in our way or things that slow us down, follow this one simple rule, "Never give up on your dreams, never let go of your passions, and especially never give up on yourself or a God of your understanding." I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you John for the amazing conversation.

SEASON 2 OF THE RADICAL HUMANIST STARTS NOW! I had the good fortune and extreme privilege of sitting down and talking to Joe-y Busuttil. Counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist, coach and owner of Equator Therapies in Melbourne Australia. Specializing in among other things, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Addictions, Anxiety, and Depression. But Joey's commitment to health and wellness doesn't stop there. He's also the director of Secret MENS Business TV. A literal network of different topics and programs dedicated to Men's mental health and wellbeing. Everything cooking and gardening to meditation, sexual health, enlightenment and pride. If your a man…or even if you’re not a man…Hell, maybe you just happen to know a man…and there’s a good chance you do….check them out. The Secret MENS Business website: https://thesecretmensbusiness.podomatic.net The Secret MENS Business podcast: Spotify iTunes Google Manager Amazon Music Podomatic The Secret MENS Business Facebook group (MEN Only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretmensbusiness01 Secret MENS Business Podcast Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/projectselfacceptance Instagram: secretmensbusiness_smb

Dave Dahl. In his own words, "misfit", "worthless", "loser". Dave is a lot of things. He's an ex-con, having collectively spent over 15 years in prison. He's an ex-drug addict. Getting hooked on methamphetamines in his 20's. He's an ex-criminal. He's been homeless. Fought crushing bouts of depression, struggled with bipolar disorder, and survived the darkest suicidal ideations. But make no mistake, Dave Dahl is not a loser. Not even if he tells you he is. Dave is a lot of things. Musician. Successful businessman. Visionary entrepreneur. He's the creator and co-founder of Dave's Killer Breads. Yes, THAT Dave's Killer Breads. The one you see on your supermarket shelves. The logo of the guy with giant biceps holding a guitar. That's Dave. And his "rags-to-riches" story is anything but cliche. His journey from living on the streets to owning a penthouse is one he's told a thousand times. And will likely tell a thousand more. But it's his dedication to helping others...his commitment to reaching the people society has a tendency of leaving behind, that reveals his true legacy. That is who Dave Dahl really is. And I'm grateful to be able to share his story with you.

I honestly don't know where to start or how to begin describing Aaron Young. If you saw him on the street, you'd think "There goes a fairly normal guy living a fairly normal life." After all, he's young, good-looking and soft but well-spoken If you thought about it more, you might decide to assume maybe he did some wild things as a teen. Maybe drank a little beer, smoked a little pot, got into some trouble. Maybe even got arrested for something silly. Like having an open container or loitering. Following that path, in the end, you might conclude there was nothing special about Aaron and that his story was pretty unremarkable after all. And that's where you would be wrong. Aaron’s life, his journey, his story, is nothing short of cinematic. In fact, mark my words, one day you will see what he's got to say played out on a big screen. He’s experienced more in his short 47 years than most people would or could in 10 lifetimes. Explorer. Conservationist. Coach. Walking Human Catalyst. Survivor. Two stints in African prison. Wildlife behavior specialist. Tracker. Farmer. Devoted Father. His story is truly inspirational. And the hour we spent talking doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. Aaron is the reason people like this podcast exist. He's a Radical Human to his core. I promise you, this is one you will not want to miss.

This week I had the incredible privilege of sitting down and talking to Dieter Randolph • Author. • Speaker. • Third-generation minister A truly fascinating guy. …for real, he entered college at 13! You don't even want to know what I was doing at 13. It's probably illegal these days. ....definitely immoral. Best not to think about it. Annnnnnyway, his latest book, MEANINGFULLFILLED 7 PRACTICAL ANSWERS FOR FINDING WHAT MATTERS AND CHANGING YOUR LIFE will give you the tools you need to step into the unknown with courage. You'll discover that your heart's calling is proof that you're meant for greatness. What you're looking for is not found. It is here already. It’s available now on Amazon ( click here ) or through his website waypastok.com

Ladies and Gentleman, introducing..... The Appalachian Alchemist. The Tipsy Taverner. The Crafty Chronicler. The Rock-n-Roll Raconteur The Hot Rod HulaBilly himself. My friend and now yours, Mark Hooper. Mark and I go way back. A more genuine, earnest and affable guy you’re not likely to meet. He’s a rare breed. Campy yet charming. Engaging yet composed. A puzzling mixture of cornpone demeanor and cosmopolitan delivery. Mark is one of those people you’re lucky to know and blessed never to forget. And I think it’s time you got to know him good and proper. We had a topic we meant to cover, but no worries my friends, we’ll get to that next time. Right now, take your shoes off, put your feet up, get yourself a warm plate of biscuits and gravy and sit right back and you’ll hear a tale or two. Spun straight out of the Ozarks and right into your heart. Here is, Mark Hooper.

This week I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Jeffery Kranzler A Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy He is a Graduate of Johns Hopkins University, with a Ph.D. from Wurzweiler School of Social Work | Yeshiva University. And, as if that wasn't enough, he is a comic book and superhero fanatic. (man after my own heart) He’s taken his love of all things Amazing! Incredible! Uncanny! And Fantastic, combined it with his professional training and created The Crimson Protector! An action-packed superhero adventure book that also teaches middle schoolers how to build confidence, overcome social anxiety and handle bullying! And you can get it right now, right here.

It's easy to say Trav Bell is "a man on a mission". But it's so much more than that. Trav is a man with passion and dedication and a commitment to living life on his terms. No questions asked - no fucks given. And he's dedicated his life to helping others wake up and live theirs before it’s too late. We cover everything from understanding the psychology of living well to the hidden Penis Caves of Thailand ( what can I say, it was a hell of a conversation ). So sit back, tune in, and listen to what the man has to say. Stop living by default and TRULY start living by design. You can find him online at: thebucketlistguy.com And make sure to check out his book, My Bucketlist Blueprint. The 12 Steps to #tickitB4Ukickit. Available on Amazon.

Deborah Hanlon is a Medium and Teacher who lives to learn and teach fundamental energy consciousness principles, so that humans can reconnect to the True Nature and find balance. She leads workshops, meditation groups, and helps people gain a clearer understanding of the hereafter. In her own words, she has said The Dead Have Taught Her How To Live and I can personally attest to how powerful those lessons can be. You can find her on all the social media channels and make sure to check out her book, “In the Presence of Proof: A Medium’s View of The Afterlife and How to Create Heaven on Earth” available by clicking here Check out her website

This week I had the immeasurable pleasure of sitting down and talking to Claire Whatley. Optimist, Catalyst, and Alchemist. A straight up, no bullshit, tell you how it is mentor, teacher and coach. And all around lovable badass. Claire helps her clients discover how to stand -in, and with themselves. Unapologetically. Powerfully. Resourcefully. We cover all manner of topics. Everything from toxic relationships and trauma to pleasure torture and dishwashers. It was a hell of a ride. So settle back and tune in.

Bay Area artist and longtime fiend Mike D'Amelio check in from the West Coast to discuss all things art. What sparks his artistic fire. What fuels his creative drive. And how art can inspire, influence, and ultimately heal. Learn more about Mike on his website: https://mikedamelio.com

Part 2 of me playing catch up with listener mail. Tune in and hear all about how to design your life, why Americans are, by and large, by and large, why I'm obsessed with male nudity and all kinds of other handy shit to make you a well rounded, grateful human being. Plus, maybe learn a thing or two about managing your expectations of others.

Hot Damn it's been a tick since I last recorded. And even longer since I caught up with the listeners. I sincerely apologize about that. Honestly I do. And I'm promising to do better. Been working out some kinks, some bugs, some glitches, some mishaps, some malfunctions, a few snags, one or two setbacks and a snafu. But I think I've gotten everything under control...for now...as much as any one person can actually control anything in this world....Chaos Theory...ammirite? Anyway, I spend the bulk of this episode catching up on listener mail. Everything from marriage advice to Bigfoot and all kinds of compelling conversations in-between. A veritable mishmash smorgasbord collection of questions, answers, suggestions, and ridiculously out of date cultural references. So do yourself a favor...and me as well, settle back, strap in, and hold on tight, because here's Catching Up With The Listeners ( that's you! ) Part 1. And thanks for your patience and continued support. It means the world - and then some - to me.

For years, I chased things. Money, prestige, a fancy and respected job title. I was chasing other people to get ahead of them and be more “successful”. I fell in line with what others chased. I was in this big race to get ahead of everyone else no matter what. And it led me down a path to nowhere. Because no matter what I get or where I finish in the race, it means nothing. The prize is still death whether I’m leading or I’m in last. That’s how it ends. You don’t get a do-over, you don’t get to rewind parts you regret. It’s a one-shot deal. The problem was the entrance fee for this race was expensive. Because it cost me my happiness. This chase I was on led me down a path of being miserable with my life and myself. And all I could do was look forward to that death which was inevitable.

Do you ever feel like life is passing you by? That you’re just sitting on the sidelines waiting for life to happen while other people live their lives to the fullest? No matter what you do, you feel as if you’re not in control, that someone else is in the “driver’s seat” maneuvering you through all of life’s most difficult situations. Life is full of adventure that is scary but also exciting; in order to fully enjoy life, you have to conquer your fears in order to find your way back to the “driver’s seat.” Sitting in the “passenger seat” of your own life for too long is a very dangerous game. Letting someone have control over every little aspect of your life gives the person in control too much power, creating strains on the foundations of your relationship with them. If you let someone, anyone, have power over you for too long, you begin to lose the most important thing in your life: your self-identity. So in order to get out of the “passenger seat” and back into the “driver’s seat” of your life, you need to recognize that you are no longer in control and make time for things that make you happy.